A silhouette of a soldier who's looking out over a sandy expanse and rock faces.
A silhouette of a soldier who's looking out over a sandy expanse and rock faces.

The Islamic State Sets Its Sights on Africa

U.S. officials fear that Africa’s Sahel region is becoming a melting pot of terrorist groups.

People sit around a circular table while Zelensky speaks on a large video screen in the background.
People sit around a circular table while Zelensky speaks on a large video screen in the background.

Western Allies Pressure African Countries to Condemn Russia

But too much pressure could backfire.

Soldiers stand on an armored vehicle in the middle of the road.
Soldiers stand on an armored vehicle in the middle of the road.

The U.S. Left Billions Worth of Weapons in Afghanistan

Some officials are worried that the Taliban could use U.S. drones and small arms.

U.S. President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, on April 19.
U.S. President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, on April 19.

Biden’s High-Stakes Asia Trip

He’ll meet South Korea’s new president.

A rocket blasts off at night.
A rocket blasts off at night.

China and Russia Are Catching Up to U.S. in Space Capabilities, Pentagon Warns

The militarization of space is picking up pace.

Stoltenberg, a man in a suit and glasses, stands at a podium before a blue background.
Stoltenberg, a man in a suit and glasses, stands at a podium before a blue background.

Amid Russia’s War, NATO Isn’t Taking Its Eye Off China

NATO plans to deal with Russia today and China tomorrow.

A man in a suit and glasses speaks in front of a microphone.
A man in a suit and glasses speaks in front of a microphone.

British Spy Chief Says Russian Forces Refusing to Carry Out Orders

Russia’s command and control is in “chaos.”

A soldier with camouflage face paint is shown in a tank with a blue NATO flag behind them.
A soldier with camouflage face paint is shown in a tank with a blue NATO flag behind them.

NATO to Deploy Four New Battle Groups to Eastern Flank

Alliance leaders stressed none of its forces would be deployed into Ukraine to prevent the conflict’s spread.

Two fighter jets are shown on a cloudy day.
Two fighter jets are shown on a cloudy day.

Eyeing Russia, U.S. and Canada Launch New Arctic Military Exercises

Tensions over Ukraine war spill into the Arctic.

A Ukrainian soldier stands guard next to anti-tank obstacles in the center of Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 7.
A Ukrainian soldier stands guard next to anti-tank obstacles in the center of Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 7.

Ukraine Probably Can’t Hold Off Russia Forever

Kyiv is running low on supplies.

People fly the U.S. flag, NATO flag, and European Union flag alongside the Ukrainian flag. Skyscrapers in background.
People fly the U.S. flag, NATO flag, and European Union flag alongside the Ukrainian flag. Skyscrapers in background.

The West Is Rewriting the Rules of Foreign Policy Over Ukraine

Decades of U.S. and European precedents are going up in smoke.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stares at the camera in front of a blue background.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stares at the camera in front of a blue background.

NATO Warplanes on High Alert as Russia Launches Full-Scale Ukraine Invasion

NATO chief confirms no alliance forces will deploy to Ukraine.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield leans in to speak to Antony Blinken at the U.N.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield leans in to speak to Antony Blinken at the U.N.

Is This the West’s Last Diplomatic Stand to Avert a Russia-Ukraine War?

Officials say Moscow is still escalating.

A U.S. Air Force crew is aboard an aircraft with Afghan evacuees at night. The lighting from inside the aircraft appears green and two U.S. flags are seen hanging in the back.
A U.S. Air Force crew is aboard an aircraft with Afghan evacuees at night. The lighting from inside the aircraft appears green and two U.S. flags are seen hanging in the back.

Evacuating Afghanistan Was ‘Like Pulling Teeth’

Diplomats didn’t get serious about the U.S. evacuation until days before it began.

A military device lies on the ground in Syria.
A military device lies on the ground in Syria.

Inside the U.S. Commando Raid Targeting the Islamic State Leader

Islamic State leader kills himself during a raid by elite U.S. forces.

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